Question

Arron spends 1/3 of his $890 weekly wage on rent and 1/4 on repaying the loan for his car. How much money does he have left for other expenses?

Answer 1

$370.83.

Explanation:

Amount left = 890 - 1/3 * 890 - 1/4*890

= $370.83.

Answer 2

(1/4 + 1/3)(890)

(3/12 + 4/12)(890)

(7/12)(890)= 519.17 each. week

519.17 × 4= 2076.68 each month for other expenses